At a Glance
Average Property Price - SA39
£217,798
17
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - SA
£716
10
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - SA39
£30,705
10
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - SA
4.8%
12
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - SA39
3.6%
50
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - SA
3.5%
28
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in SA39 is £218,000, placing it well below the national average—among the cheapest regions in Britain. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.6% annually, a rate broadly in line with the UK average. Transaction activity has softened recently, with 26 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 29, suggesting a thinning market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Monthly rents in the SA postcode area average £716, significantly below the national average and among the lowest in the country. Rental growth over ten years has been modest at 3.5% per annum, below the national pace. The flat yield currently stands at 4.8%, a marked improvement from the 10-year average of 4.1%, reflecting rising investor returns in a tightening lettings market.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in SA39 is £30,705, placing it among the lowest income areas nationally. The price-to-income ratio has deteriorated since 2016, rising from 7.8x to 9.8x, meaning property has become less affordable relative to earnings. Conversely, rental affordability has improved: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 23.8% to 21.7%, easing pressure on tenants.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is notably older, with over a quarter aged 65 and above—well above the national average of 19.6%—while those aged 16–24 are significantly underrepresented at 8.4%. Outright home ownership is exceptionally high at 51.4%, nearly double the national average, reflecting an established, settled resident base. The employment profile is dominated by skilled trades at 23.9%, far above the national figure of 10.5%, and caring occupations are also overrepresented at 12.3%.